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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2025 · 49 MIN

Ep 155: Saving Lives with Text Messaging | The SchoolPulse Approach to Teen Mental Health

from TAKING THE HELM with Lynn McLaughlin · host Lynn McLaughlin

What if a simple text message could change, or even save a teen’s life?Listener alert: Suicide and suicide prevention are discussed in this episode. iuri Melo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience and the proud father of five. He’s the co-founder of SchoolPulse, a nationwide student support service that delivers positivity, optimism, and growth mindset tools to students, parents, and faculty via text and email. After several teen suicides in his community, Iuri co-created SchoolPulse in 2017 to proactively support student well-being. He’s also the author of Mind Over Grey Matter and the teen best-seller Know Thy Selfie, and the developer of “Adventure Based Therapy.” With over 300 schools in 25+ states, Iuri’s mission to “bless the human family” is inspiring students every day through kindness, psychology, and powerful weekly videos.Iuri shares how SchoolPulse is:💥 Delivering real-time support to students, parents, and educators — without adding workload to school staff💥 Grounded in research and designed to reach teens where they are💥 Focused on growth mindset, optimism, and belonging💥 Helping shift school culture toward proactive emotional support💥 What are the most powerful ways to make a difference for a teen’s mental health?💥 Backed by Iuri’s own insights as a father of five, therapist, author of Know Thy Selfie, and developer of Adventure-Based Therapy.A 2 MINUTE VIDEO that quickly summarizes the SchoolPulse service and how schools deploy incredible strategies​Here is a link to all of their extraordinary VIDEOS.​Here is a link to the most comprehensive MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE PAGE in the country, that SchoolPulse created and deliver to every school, parent, and student.Links to Irui's books: Know Thy Selfie - t.ly/juUMBMind Over Grey Matter - t.ly/SxNUUThe Primary Purpose of This Podcast Is To Educate, Which Does Not Constitute Professional Advice or Services. The Views and Opinions Expressed are Those of The Guests. Their Appearance on The Podcast Does Not Imply Any Endorsement of Them, Their Products, or Their Services. Connect with Lynn:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnmcla/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynnmclaughl...YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkye...BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lynnmclaughlin.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-mcla...Website: https://lynnmclaughlin.com/

What if a simple text message could change, or even save a teen’s life?Listener alert: Suicide and suicide prevention are discussed in this episode. iuri Melo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience and the proud father of five. He’s the co-founder of SchoolPulse, a nationwide student support service that delivers positivity, optimism, and growth mindset tools to students, parents, and faculty via text and email. After several teen suicides in his community, Iuri co-created SchoolPulse in 2017 to proactively support student well-being. He’s also the author of Mind Over Grey Matter and the teen best-seller Know Thy Selfie, and the developer of “Adventure Based Therapy.” With over 300 schools in 25+ states, Iuri’s mission to “bless the human family” is inspiring students every day through kindness, psychology, and powerful weekly videos.Iuri shares how SchoolPulse is:💥 Delivering real-time support to students, parents, and educators — without adding workload to school staff💥 Grounded in research and designed to reach teens where they are💥 Focused on growth mindset, optimism, and belonging💥 Helping shift school culture toward proactive emotional support💥 What are the most powerful ways to make a difference for a teen’s mental health?💥 Backed by Iuri’s own insights as a father of five, therapist, author of Know Thy Selfie, and developer of Adventure-Based Therapy.A 2 MINUTE VIDEO that quickly summarizes the SchoolPulse service and how schools deploy incredible strategies​Here is a link to all of their extraordinary VIDEOS.​Here is a link to the most comprehensive MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE PAGE in the country, that SchoolPulse created and deliver to every school, parent, and student.Links to Irui's books: Know Thy Selfie - t.ly/juUMBMind Over Grey Matter - t.ly/SxNUUThe Primary Purpose of This Podcast Is To Educate, Which Does Not Constitute Professional Advice or Services. The Views and Opinions Expressed are Those of The Guests. Their Appearance on The Podcast Does Not Imply Any Endorsement of Them, Their Products, or Their Services. Connect with Lynn:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnmcla/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynnmclaughl...YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkye...BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lynnmclaughlin.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-mcla...Website: https://lynnmclaughlin.com/

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